Malaysia Trip Overview
George Town, Penang’s UNESCO-listed capital, is one of the most interesting and colorful cities in Malaysia. Explore this multicultural enclave on foot while viewing its well-preserved heritage buildings. You’ll learn the history of George Town and Penang from your guide. If you’d like, opt to take a leisurely ride aboard a trishaw — also called a beca or jinrikisha (own expense).
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Malaysia, Malaysia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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George Town, Penang’s UNESCO-listed capital, is one of the most interesting and colorful cities in Malaysia. Explore this multicultural enclave on foot while viewing its well-preserved heritage buildings. You’ll learn the history of George Town and Penang from your guide. If you’d like, opt to take a leisurely ride aboard a trishaw — also called a beca or jinrikisha (own expense).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sri Mariamman Temple, Queen Street, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kapitan Keling Mosque, Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
The mosque, which is the largest historical mosque in the city of George Town, is located near many other historical places of worship on Kapitan Keling Street, also known as the ‘Street of Harmony’, which is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in George Town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng), Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, Penang Island Malaysia
The temple is dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: St. George’s Anglican Church, 1 Lebuh Farquhar Harmony Walk, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
Stop At: Pinang Peranakan Mansion, 29 Church Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
It is the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display, this Baba-Nyonya museum is also housed in one of Penang’s heritage mansion of eclectic design and architectureldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel Sdn. Bhd, NO 39 & 40 Jalan Memanda 9 Wisma AOS, Kuala Lumpur 68000 Malaysia
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